Intel tops list for green energy

Intel bought more green energy than any other company in 2010, according to the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

The Green Power Partnership list revealed high ratings for many technology firms, with Intel taking the throne at top position. Cisco came in at number 11, Sony was at 27, Motorola at 30, Dell at 35 and Sprint Nextel at 45.

In the process Intel cut down on its CO2 emissions to such a large degree that they would have previously been the same as 218,000 US homes. The company’s green energy now accounts for 88 percent of its total energy.

Sony doubled its green power in 2010, while the entire amount of green power generated by the top 50 companies is 13.5 billion kWh, or the same amount of electricity that would be used by 1.1 million US homes.

The Green Power Partnership includes over 1,300 organisations committed to lowering their carbon footprint and protecting the environment.